16-04-2016, 23:40
I agree with much of what has been written above but do feel a little uneasy about the way this all panned out, especially the desire of certain parties to hold their cards so close to their chests. Having lived up the road in Walthamstow for some years I also do feel for the Orient. Of course they wouldn't fill the venue but it's right on their doorstep and must be a body blow to a grand old club. I hope to hell the fixture computer doesn't make them clash with West Ham!
The following link is quite an interesting read:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Ma...er_Stadium
One wonders if The Hammers will develop the vicinity of their stadium in the same way Manchester has. I suspect not. Clearly land values there [Stratford] are astronomical in comparison but I can't get away from the feeling that West Ham's motives are purely [and in this modern game understandably] selfish. There is something about the whole process that leaves a bad taste in my mouth although I do accept that the risk of a 'white elephant' could not be swept under the carpet and at least the issue seems to have been resolved.
In terms of the taxpayer I can only assume that West Ham's taxable revenue will be the benefit.
More importantly, Town's win at Ewood Park today leaves me feeling decidedly chuffed!
UTT.
The following link is quite an interesting read:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Ma...er_Stadium
One wonders if The Hammers will develop the vicinity of their stadium in the same way Manchester has. I suspect not. Clearly land values there [Stratford] are astronomical in comparison but I can't get away from the feeling that West Ham's motives are purely [and in this modern game understandably] selfish. There is something about the whole process that leaves a bad taste in my mouth although I do accept that the risk of a 'white elephant' could not be swept under the carpet and at least the issue seems to have been resolved.
In terms of the taxpayer I can only assume that West Ham's taxable revenue will be the benefit.
More importantly, Town's win at Ewood Park today leaves me feeling decidedly chuffed!
UTT.